Adults 55+ Events and Activities

Events

McConaghy Annual General Meeting

Date: Wednesday, October 18
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: McConaghy Centre
Fee: Free
Registration code: 94646

All Adults 55+ members are encouraged to attend the Annual General Meeting with their ideas, questions and concerns. The 2023-2024 McConaghy Members’ Council members will be elected at this meeting. Please contact Jennifer Ayres at 905-737-1818 if you are interested in becoming a member of the Council. Light refreshments will be provided to those that attend. You must register for this meeting by Tuesday, October 17.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

Date: Wednesday, October 25
Time: Doors open at 5 p.m. Show starts at 5:30 p.m.
Location: McConaghy Centre
Fee: $35 for members, $40 for non-members
Registration code: 95032

Come and join us for a night of dinner and a mystery! Presented by It’s a Mystery to Me Productions, “The Butler Did It.” It’s been 7 years since Brett Butler’s disappearance, and he is now presumed dead. What secret does his Mansion hold? Why does the Detective come back?
Three course dinner is catered by Sweetwater Gourmet Catering. Tickets available on a first come, first serve basis. Register for this event by Wednesday, October 18.

55+ Trivia Event and Lunch

Date: Wednesday, November 1
Time: 12 – 2:45 p.m.
Location: McConaghy Centre
Fee: $7
Registration code: 95662

Join us for a delightful afternoon of trivia, exciting prizes and delicious food, ensuring a feast for both your mind and palate. As you enjoy a scrumptious lunch provided by Delmanor Elgin Mills, you will solve trivia challenges covering a wide range of fascinating topics. From pop culture, history, music, film, and sports to science, there's something for everyone! You'll unlock a world of knowledge and engage in friendly competition where prizes will be awarded. So, gather your friends, bring your appetite, and join us for an unforgettable trivia extravaganza that will entertain, energize, and indulge your competitive spirit!

55+ Seniors Christmas Celebration

Date: Friday, December 1
Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
Location: Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Fee: Free
Registration code: 94587

A wonderful way to start the holiday season! For more information about this fantastic event call the McConaghy Reception at 905-737-1818 or drop by the Centre to pick up a flyer. Tickets available on a first-come first-serve basis at the McConaghy Centre and Oak Ridges Community Centre beginning Tuesday, October 10. You will be required to produce identification that confirms that you are a Richmond Hill resident. Each senior is allowed to pick up a maximum of two tickets and identification will be required for both tickets.

Activities and Workshops

Computer Information Sessions (Drop-In) 

Date: Every first and third Saturday of every month from September to June
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: McConaghy Centre and Virtual
Fee: Free

Come and join the Richmond Hill Computer Technology Volunteers to learn about the amazing world of Computers, Tablets, Smartphones and more!
Become more familiar with browsing the internet, learn some tips or golden nuggets on navigating your smartphone, bring your questions and our volunteers will do their best to answer them; and also guide you to resources to learn more.

If you are unable to attend in person, you can join virtually via Zoom for the first hour.

55+ Lunch & Learn – Superstitions

Date: Tuesday, October 3
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Oak Ridges Community Centre
Fee: $12.05/1
Course Code: 92867

We’ve all heard of witches and their black cats, unlucky number 13 and saying ‘bless you’ after a sneeze. It still lingers in movies, urban legends and novels – immediately embraced by those curious to understand the supernatural. Take a spooky 1-hour journey with Lianne Harris as we look at the fascinating history of witchlore and superstitions, their origins, their importance and why these ideas persist today. Prior to the presentation, a light lunch will be served.

55+ Choir 

Date: Thursday, October 5
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: McConaghy Centre
Fee: $68.70/38
Registration code: 94647

Join this dynamic group and sing your heart out! The Choir is led by a professional musician and performs throughout the year at the McConaghy Centre and around the community. Please note the McConaghy Choir only accepts new members in September and January due to concert performances.

55+ Transition with Ease

Date: Thursday, October 26
Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
Location: McConaghy Centre
Fee: Free
Course Code: 94458

Are you thinking of a retirement community? Join Brian Cowan to learn about Level of Care Options, when to consider a retirement community, how to choose a retirement community, what is the RHRA, Cost Analysis, Holistic Strategy and Planning.